With thousands of newly qualified drivers expected to take to the motorways for the first time this summer, National Highways and RED Driver Training are urging them to brush up on motorway safety.

According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) , an average of 49.2% passed their tests during August over the past three years, with 68,343 drivers passing in August 2024 alone. But data shows that young drivers under 30 account for a quarter of all car and van drivers killed or seriously injured in collisions involving HGVs.

In response, National Highways have joined forces with RED Driving Training to encourage all drivers, but particularly recent licence holders, to Know the HGV Zones and follow our essential safety tips.

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